Dave's Family Butcher Ltd

Aberdare

Food hygiene rating 3 / 5 · Generally satisfactory

Middle of the road

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory - perfectly fine, but with a bit of room to improve.

The breakdown

Hygiene Generally satisfactory Cleanliness & condition Generally satisfactory Confidence in management Generally satisfactory

Last inspected on 17 February 2026 by Rhondda Cynon Taf.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for Dave's Family Butcher Ltd, from March 2021 to February 2026. Its hygiene rating has gone down, from 4 in 2021 to 3 in 2026.

Food hygiene rating (0 to 5) at each FSA inspection of Dave's Family Butcher Ltd.

Food hygiene rating history for Dave's Family Butcher Ltd
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
3 March 2021	4 / 5	Good
17 February 2026	3 / 5	Generally satisfactory

What does this rating mean?

Dave's Family Butcher Ltd in Aberdare has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

The rating reflects standards found at the last inspection. It is not a verdict on how the food tastes - it scores how well the business manages food safety. How often a place is inspected depends on its risk: lower-rated and higher-risk businesses are revisited more often than spotless ones.

Where is it?

11a Victoria Square,
Aberdare,
CF44 7LA

Dave's Family Butcher Ltd Hygiene Rating - 3/5

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for Dave's Family Butcher Ltd. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects Dave's Family Butcher Ltd?

Food hygiene at Dave's Family Butcher Ltd is inspected by Rhondda Cynon Taf, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.rhondda-cynon-taf.gov.uk/en/business/healthandsafety/foodbusiness-foodsafetyinspections/foodbusiness-foodsafetyinspection.aspx or [email protected].

Questions about Dave's Family Butcher Ltd

What is Dave's Family Butcher Ltd’s food hygiene rating?

Dave's Family Butcher Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (Generally satisfactory), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 17 February 2026.

When was Dave's Family Butcher Ltd last inspected?

Dave's Family Butcher Ltd was last inspected by Rhondda Cynon Taf on 17 February 2026.

Is a 3 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

What do the food hygiene scores mean?

The rating combines three checks made on the day of the inspection: how hygienically food is handled, the cleanliness and condition of the premises, and how confident the inspector is that management will keep standards up. A higher overall score, from 0 up to 5, means fewer problems were found.